Working for Google

This is an inside look at the unique working conditions of Google. We see that the culture of Google is creativity and focuses a lot of attention on employee ideas and collaboration. Most of Google's employees are from all different backgrounds and are very driven to complete ideas that they have. The freedom Google allows their employees to have helps the creativity to be strong and triggers more ideas. Since most of the ideas come straight from the employees it makes them excited to work on the projects because it is rooted from themselves and not a higher management. Google is a good example of a networked Organizational Structure where employees throughout the organization can share knowledge and experience and participate in making key organizational decisions.

Scott Wilson on Stategic Alliances

Inside The Deal: Deloitte's Scott Wilson on strategic alliances @ Yahoo! Video

Scott Wilson of Deloitte Research gives us a more in depth view at strategic alliances. There is a clear emphasis that before an alliance is created the two companies must align the scope of the alliance and to focus on what each company wants to achieve. He also explains the structures of alliances being formal or informal. Formal structures are tightly aligned, while informal focuses on trust. Alliances can be difficult to pull off and they can also be very pricey. A solid, well aligned, alliance can overshadow the costs. Collaborations shown in the book -- Wal-Mart with Proctor & Gamble -- have had great success. IBM has also had great success with many Alliances.javascript:void(0)

IBM list of Alliances
http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/offerfamily/gbs/a1002843

Nicholas Carr Interview

A great look at Nicholas Carr's view during an interview on cnet. Carr explains how IT in his eyes is becoming a commodity and holds only a slight competitive advantage in the IT world.



P.S Is "Hogwash" the only thing Steve Balmer could think of? Luckily the man knows how to sell Windows 1.0